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1967.17.8.b

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The Penitant Saint Peter

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

The Penitant Saint Peter

Creation Date

n.d.

Century

early 17th century

Dimensions

5 11/16 in. x 4 5/8 in. (14.5 cm. x 11.7 cm.)

Object Type

plaquette

Creation Place

Europe, Flanders, Flanders

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1967.17.8.b

Object Description

404B THE PENITENT SAINT PETER
Peter, wringing his hands in anguish, sits before a large boulder, while above him the cock crows. Behind him, a book leans against the rock; nearby hang the keys.

Bronze aftercast, 145 x 117 mm. (without frame). Set into bronze frame.

Italian influence can be noted.
Another specimen: London, Victoria and Albert Museum.

Bibl.: Braun, no. 199, pl. 65; Weber, no. 1023. Auction catalog : Molthein, no. 379, pl. 33.